Autopilot/Flight Director

Question 0

What F/D modes can’t be selected from the mode select panel?

Answer 0

GA, Pitch sync, ALTS

Question 1

What does R or E annunciator on the PFD indicate?

Answer 1

Sustained servo actuator overload

Question 2

What does the GA button display?

Answer 2

Pitch up 10 degrees and heading hold

Question 3

What warnings are given when YD is disengaged?

Answer 3

Yellow box with YD on PFD. No audible warning

Question 4

When is 1/2 bank initiated?

Answer 4

During NAV and APPR mode after LOC capture

Question 5

What’s the difference between APPR mode and NAV mode on an ILS?

Answer 5

APPR mode will track a glide slope, NAV mode won’t

Question 6

How is NAV mode cleared?

Answer 6

Selecting HDG or APPR mode

Question 7

Will GS or LOC capture first?

Answer 7

LOC

Question 8

How is FD put into PTCH mode?

Answer 8

• VERT SYNC push button depressed in GA mode
• GS lost after capture
• Air data system fails
• De-selecting current vertical mode